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Virginia's Life Science Community By the Numbers
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3,433 Companies
Life science companies in Virginia.
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$8B Industry
Life Science contributes $8B to Virginia's economy.
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30, 504 People
Employed by Life Science companies in Virginia.
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$107,281 Average Wage
Average earnings of life science workers in Virginia.
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1,197 Clinical trials
Biopharmaceutical industry-sponsored trials in Virginia per year.
News
09/01/2026
Andre Marshall to join National Science Foundation; Aurali Dade named Interim Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact
Since joining George Mason in 2021, Marshall has played a pivotal role in advancing the university’s research enterprise and entrepreneurial ecosystem and strengthening the university’s reputation as a leading public R1 institution, including launching the Grand Challenge Initiative and empowering institute-driven initiatives like Nexus234 and the Virginia Climate Center. During Marshall’s tenure, George Mason expanded research activity and strategic partnerships, …
08/25/2026
United Therapeutics Corporation Announces FDA Filing Acceptance of New Drug Application for Ralinepag to Treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR), a public benefit corporation, today announced that the FDA has accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for ralinepag to treat PAH. The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act target action date of June 24, 2027. Ralinepag has not been approved for use in any indication by the …
08/20/2026
Prince William County Named World’s Top Economic Development Organization
The Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism (PWCDEDT) has been named the 2026 Economic Development Organization of the Year by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the world’s largest association for economic development professionals. Prince William County took the top honor in IEDC’s largest population category, recognizing economic development organizations serving communities …
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